A present from TJ! My own special mug!

Count on me through thick and thin
A friendship that will never end
When you are weak, I will be strong
Helping you to carry on
Call on me, I will be there, don't be afraid
Please believe me when I say, count on

- Count on me, Whitney Houston

Has it really been over a year TJ, since we first became friends? Time really flew by for us huh?

In just a little over a year, some friends I knew passed on, some got engaged, alot of married, some gave birth, some divorced. I changed jobs, met someone new, went thru i-lasik, survived a harebrained idea of wisdom tooth extraction but even after a year, you remained the same, cheerful, sweet and the very same TJ we came to know and love despite so many major changes happening within that one year for you as well.

Just like Elyn, I am proud to call you a friend. I've loved your long emails and I often re-read them for fun. I love all the little updated on what's happening in your life and I will support you in whatever you do.

I would really like to thank you very very much for the gift you sent me. It arrived late so it was such a lovely surprise. LOL, never imagined you would team up with JH on this. Imagine my sneaky suspicion when JH waves the box infront of me and said, 'You got a gift!'

I took my time to unwrap the presents that even JH got impatient. The wrapping was beautiful. I must admit that I have zero skills in wrapping presents or presentation. Mostly I'll barge into my sister's room and demand for her wrapping services XD

Even the card was wrapped so nicely. *Sighed* What a pity to even remove the ribbons. But seriously when I opened and saw the beautiful drawing you did for me I turned to JH and told him, 'Look, there's you' and we had such a good laugh.

TJ, I can't tell you how much I loved the drawing you did. It's absolutely beautiful. Everyone stopped by to admire the card, you did a fantastic job on it. Thank you! It's displayed in a special place in my room to show everyone. I'll get a frame and get it framed up k.

But the best was yet to come huh, TJ? Underneath the card was the one thing I saved up hard for but couldn't afford in the end. One of your specialties, the mug design. The mug is now sitting next to me as I write this. Too precious to be used.

I love your handwriting and the letter *muaks*

The first view of the mug was the side with my name in it. My first thought when I saw it was, 'It has MY name on it with cherry blossoms!' I excitedly told JH as I picked it up. The real surprise was actually on the other side of the mug.

There it was, a girl in pink gown resting on my favourite creature of all time. A unicorn! JH explained that you asked him what I liked and he replied, 'Pink and unicorns' and you gave me exactly that. LOL! Thank you so very much.

I promise to treasure them with all my heart. I promise. Just like our friendship.

Mine mine mine mine mine mine mine~

Thank you for the gift. Thank you for the friendship.

*For those who is interested in getting your own customized cards, mugs, stamps, feel free to visit TJ, promised to be the sweetest and most talented thing at http://tjlubrano.blogspot.com/